Dr. Spencer is a native of Grand Island Nebraska. After graduating from Hasting College, he went to the University of Nebraska Medical Center and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. After a short period as a practicing pharmacist, he attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he received his MD. At the University of Nebraska Medical Center he also completed his residency and fellowships.

Dr Spencer is board certified in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Before coming to Lincoln, Dr. Spencer was an established Pulmonologist & Sleep Medicine physician in Omaha, working with both Pulmonary Medicine Specialists and Alegent Health. Dr. Spencer will be seeing patients in both Omaha and Lincoln.